Proposed Federal BIll Would End Greyhound Racing Nationwide
The only two greyhound racing tracks left in the U.S. are in West Virginia. That number may change to zero if proposed federal legislation passes.
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Marshall-WVU Partnership Helps Secure Millions For Community, Workforce Projects
The West Virginia Grant Resource Centers announced Wednesday that since its founding in 2023, it has helped secure more than $50 million to support economic, community and workforce development projects across the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCrime Victim Projects Across State To Receive Over $16 Million
The funds provide direct services like counseling, personal advocacy, court advocacy, client transportation, and support services to victims of crimes including domestic violence, sexual violence and child abuse.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Support For Food Banks Rises To $8.5 million
Friday afternoon Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced an additional $2.5 million for the state’s food banks and pantries, bringing the state’s emergency funding for nutritional support to over $8 million.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Announces Additional State Funds, Asks For Matching Public Donations To Meet State’s Food Needs
To address the growing need that has already doubled visits to area food banks and pantries, the governor announced an additional $13 million in available state funds. He hopes that amount can double with donations from West Virginians.
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University Students Receive Federal Study Abroad Scholarship
Seven students and recent alumni from three West Virginia universities will receive an array of Fulbright scholarships to study abroad in 2026.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVSU Celebrates Two Milestones In Its Land-grant History
This year, West Virginia State University (WVSU) is celebrating 135 years of the 1890 Land-grant University System, as well as 25 years since regaining its land-grant status in 2000.
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